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H16 CFD

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,173 mi
Last recorded101,173 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 CFD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 101,173 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 101,140 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 98,711 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 96,931 miles

w/wash pipe 'T' piece leaking behind grille

Pass 7 Jan 2008 94,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 92,181 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 92,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 89,797 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 89,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?

Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
4,489
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
46,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 19,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,365
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 13,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,280
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H16 CFD is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 129,366 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 19,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H16 CFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 900 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H16 CFD registered?

H16 CFD is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is H16 CFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 CFD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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